2023 Convocation Sights and Sounds
![The JMA Wireless Dome is set and ready for the 2023 Commencement Ceremony.](/media/images/Convocation_Wide_Shot.width-1200.jpg)
Sunshine and smiling faces were abundant at the College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School Convocation festivities on May 13. Below are some images and video capturing the joyous celebration.
In case you missed any of the weekend's events, you can watch the A&S | Maxwell undergraduate Convocation ceremony, the A&S graduate Convocation ceremony and Commencement.
Congratulations, graduates, and best of luck on your next adventure!
![A sea of students sitting in their caps and gowns, anticipating walking across the stage to receive their hard-earned diploma.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences_Caps.width-1200.jpg)
A sea of graduating students in their seats inside the JMA Wireless Dome.
![Two graduating students waving and smiling in their cap and gowns.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences_Waving_Stude.width-1200.jpg)
Happy students waving and smiling for the cameras.
![Hands in the air, a student celebrates her graduation.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences-Student_Smil.width-1200.jpg)
Hands in the air - time to celebrate!
![Friends grab a quick photo together outside on the quad.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences_3_Students_T.width-1200.jpg)
Students grab a quick photo with friends on the quad.
![A digital display of convocation speaker Debra Adams Simmons.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences_Speaker_Debr.width-1200.jpg)
Debra Adams Simmons ’86, vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at National Geographic Media, delivering the alumni keynote address at the A&S | Maxwell undergraduate convocation.
![Graduate taking a photo with Otto the Orange outside durning 2023 Commencement.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences_Student_Otto.width-1200.jpg)
A graduating student doesn't miss the chance to take a pic with his diploma and Otto the Orange.
![Students walking after graduating, all smiles.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences-Students_Wal.width-1200.jpg)
Post-convocation relief and rejoicing.
![A group of students take a photo underneath the JMA Wireless Dome sign.](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences-JMS_Dome.width-1200.jpg)
Good times in the Dome, commemorated by a group photo and big smiles.
!["College of Arts and Sciences" on the 2023 Convocation Digital Display](/media/images/2023_Convocation_ArtsAndSciences_Jumbotron.width-1200.jpg)
Congratulations to the 2023 College of Arts & Sciences Graduates.
![Hall of Languages orange graphic.](/media/images/Hall_of_Languages_Signifier.width-100.png)